MediaTek has announced its upcoming P10 SoC, a performance-mainstream option that will update its older octa-core designs and improve power efficiency. This new chip could see widespread US release if the new, CDMA2000-capable modem catches on as a budget smartphone option.

Earlier this year, Samsung announced a brand new virtual reality headset by the name of Gear VR. Made in partnership with the team at Oculus VR, this clever headset uses a Galaxy Note 4 to power the virtual reality experience, and a bluetooth controller to navigate. The “Innovator Edition” is currently up for pre-registration, and you’ll be able to buy your very own in early December.

When EA released a free-to-play Dungeon Keeper title on iOS and Android last year, there was substantial backlash from the gaming community. Now, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK has ruled that EA cannot market Dungeon Keeper as a free game.

A newly released report indicates that just a tiny fraction of mobile gamers are responsible for the bulk of game company revenue. The observations it makes on how to best drive profits are not encouraging.

Today at Gamescom in Cologne, Sony officially announced exciting news for all three of its current PlayStation-branded devices. The PS4 received a firm release date of November 15 in the United States, but the most substantial news surrounds the PS Vita and PS3. At long last, the Vita is finally getting a huge price drop, and North America will finally see the release of the cheap 12GB flash-only PS3 model.

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